Four Pillars

A Poem Inspired by David Brooks’ book “The Second Mountain”

Four Pillars 7.18.19
 
Faith guides
Family sustains
Friends affirm
Flame feeds
 
Faith is a philosophy 
An evolving worldview
A redirection of my will
To the glory of God
 
Family is created by birth and marriage
An inherited past, but a chosen future
Chosen with wisdom 
Sustaining me forever 
 
Friends are community
My connection and conscience 
A fellowship that binds 
Lifting me to heaven
 
Flame is my passion
Creating my why
Pursuing a Vocation
To aspire and achieve